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What is the intent of SS C1 (LEED Certified Building)?
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Encourage tenants to select buildings with best practice systems and employed green strategies.
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How many points can be earned for SS C1 (LEED Certified Building)
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3
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What are the Requirements of SS C1 (LEED Certified Building)?
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Give priority selection to a LEED certified base building.
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What is the Submittal Documentation for SS C1 (LEED Certified Building)?
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Submit copy of LEED project certification for building in which tenant space is located. Include copy of LEED project certification
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How many points may be earned for SS C1 Option A (Brownfield Redevelopment)?
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1/2
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option A (Brownfield Redevelopment)?
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Rehabilitate damaged sites where development is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination, reducing pressure on undeveloped land.
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What are the requirements for SS C1 Option A (Brownfield Redevelopment)?
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Select a Certified Brownfield as documented by ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment OR local state or federal agency.
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What is the submittal documentation for SS C1 Option A (Brownfield Redevelopment)?
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1. Complete the declaration included in the LEED for Commercial Interiors Submittal Template. 2. Provide a copy of the pertinent sections of the ASTM E 1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment OR provide a letter from local state or federal regulatory agency confirming Brownfield classification. 3. Declare the type of damage that existed on the site and describe performed remediation.
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How many credits may be earned for SS C1 Option B (Stormwater Management, Rate and Quantity)?
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1/2
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option B (Stormwater Management, Rate and Quantity)?
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Limit disruption and pollution of natural water flows by managing storm water runoff.
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What are the requirements for SS C1 Option B (Stormwater Management, Rate and Quantity)?
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1. A building that prior to development had: Less than or equal to 50% imperviousness and has implemented a storm water management plan that equals or is less than the pre-developed 1.5 year/24 hour rate and quantity discharge OR 2. If greater than 50% imperviousness, has implemented a storm water management plan that reduced pre-developed rate and quantity discharge by 25% of the annual stormwater load falling on the site.
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What is the Submittal Documentation for SS C1 Option B (Storm water Management, Rate and Quantity)?
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Declare that post-development peak discharge rate does not exceed pre-development. Include calculations demonstrating that existing site imperviousness is less than or equal to 50%. OR declare and demonstrate that the storm water management strategies result in at least a 24% decrease in the rate and quantity of storm water runoff. Include calculations demonstrating that existing site imperviousness exceeds 50%
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How many credits may be earned for SS C1 Option C (Storm water Management, Treatment)?
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1/2
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option C (Storm water Management, Treatment)?
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Limit disruption of natural water flows by eliminating storm water runoff, increasing on-site infiltration and eliminating contaminants.
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What are the requirements of SS C1 Option C (Storm water Management, Treatment)?
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A building that has in place site storm water treatment systems designed to remove 80% of the average annual site area Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and 40% of the average annual site area Total Phosphorous (TP). These values are based on the average annual loadings from all storms less than or equal to the 2-year/24 hour storm.
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What is the Submittal Documentation for SS C1 Option C (Storm water Management, Treatment)?
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Declare that the design complies with or exceeds EPA or local government Best Management Practices (whichever set is more stringent) for removal of Total Suspended Solids and Total Phosphorus.
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How many credits may be earned for SS C1 Option D (Heat Island Effect, Non Roof)?
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Up to 1 point
(Up to two half points may be earned by meeting the requirements of two of the compliance paths under SS credit 1 option D or for exemplary performance as noted in option L.) |
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option D (Heat Island Effect, Non Roof)?
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Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped areas) to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat.
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What are the requirements of SS C1 Option D (Heat Island Effect, Non Roof)?
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A building that provides shade (or will have within 5 years of construction) and/or uses light-colored/high-albedo materials with an SRI of at least 30, and/or open grid pavement, that individually or in total equals at least 30% of the site's non-roof impervious surfaces. OR has placed a minimum of 50% of parking spaces underground OR used and open-grid pavement system (less than 50% impervious) for 50% of the parking lot area.
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What is the submittal documentation for SS C1 Option D (Heat Island Effect, Non Roof)?
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1. Identify the compliance path or paths being followed to satisfy the requirements. 2. Provide a site plan that supports each declaration.
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How many points may be earned for SS C1 Option E (Heat Island Reduction, Roof)?
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1/2
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option E (Heat Island Reduction, Roof)?
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Reduce heat islands (thermal gradient differences between developed and undeveloped areas) to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat.
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What are the Requirements of SS C1 Option E (Heat Island Reduction, Roof)?
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A building with roofing having an SRI greater than or equal to the value in Table 1 (page 43) for a minimum of 75% of the roof surface OR a building that has installed a "green" roof for at least 50% of the roof area OR a building having in combination high SRI roofs and vegetated roofs that satisfy the area requirements of the formula on page 43.
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What is the Submittal Documentation for SS C1 Option E (Heat Island Reduction, Roof)?
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Declare that 75% of roofing materials meet the SRI requirements OR declare that vegetated roofing areas constitute at least 50% of total roof area
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What are the referenced standards for SS C1 Option E (Heat Island Reduction, Roof)?
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ASTM E 1980-01 Standard Practice for Calculating Solar Reflectance Index of Horizontal and Low-Sloped Opaque Surfaces, ASTM E 408-71 (1996) el-Standard Test Methods for Total Normal Emittance of Surfaces Using Inspection-Meter Techniques, ASTM E903-96-Standard Test Method for Solar Absorptance, Reflectance and Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres, EPA Energy Star Roofing Guidelines.
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How many points may be earned for SS C1 Option F (Light Pollution Reduction)?
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1/2
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option F (Light Pollution Reduction)?
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Eliminate light trespass from the building and site, improve the night sky access and reduce developmental impact on nocturnal environments.
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What are the requirements for SS C1 Option F (Light Pollution Reduction)?
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A building that meets or provides lower light levels and uniformity ratios than those recommended by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)
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What is the Submittal Documentation for SS C1 Option F (Light Pollution Reduction)?
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Declare that the building has designed exterior lighting such that all exterior luminaires with initial lamp lumens are shielded and all luminaires with more than 3500 initial lamp lumens meet IESNA Classification.
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What are the referenced standards for SS C1 Option F (Light Pollution Reduction)?
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IESNA Recommended Practice Manual: Lighting for Exterior Environments (RP-33-99)
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How many credits may be earned for SS C1 Option F (Water Efficient Irrigation, Reduced Potable Water Consumption)?
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1/2
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option F (Water Efficient Irrigation, Reduced Potable Water Consumption)?
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Limit or eliminate the use of potable water for landscape irrigation.
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What are the requirements for SS C1 Option F (Water Efficient Irrigation, Reduced Potable Water Consumption)?
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A building that employs high efficiency irrigation technology OR uses captured rain or recycled site water to reduce potable water consumption for irrigation by 50% over conventional means.
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What is the Submittal Documentation for SS C1 Option F (Water Efficient Irrigation, Reduced Potable Water Consumption)?
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Declare that potable water consumption for site irrigation has been reduced by 50%. Include brief narrative of equipment used and/or the use of drought-tolerant or native plants. Include calculations demonstrating that irrigation requirements for potable water have been reduced by at least 50%
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How many points may be earned for SS C1 Option H (Water Efficient Irrigation, No Potable Use or No Irrigation)?
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1/2
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option H (Water Efficient Irrigation, No Potable Use or No Irrigation)?
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Limit or eliminate the use of potable water for landscape irrigation.
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What are the requirements for SS C1 Option H (Water Efficient Irrigation, No Potable Use or No Irrigation)?
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A building that uses only captured rain or recycled site water to eliminate all potable water use for site irrigation (except for initial watering to establish plants) OR does not have permanent landscaping irrigation systems.
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What is the submittal documentation for SS C1 Option H (Water Efficient Irrigation, No Potable Use or No Irrigation)?
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Declare that the project site will not use potable water for irrigation. Include narrative describing the plant species used and how the plantings will tolerate lack of irrigation. Describe the rain collection of recycled site water system, including capacity and anticipated refill frequency (if applicable). Include calculations demonstrating that irrigation requirements can be met from captured rain or recycled site water (Calculations should be based on July conditions) OR declare that the project site does not have a permanent landscape irrigation system along with a narrative describing how the landscape allows for this.
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How many points may be earned for SS C1 Option I (Innovative Wastewater Technologies)?
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1/2
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option I (Innovative Wastewater Technologies)?
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Reduce generation of wastewater and potable water demand, while increasing the local aquifer recharge.
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What are the requirements for SS C1 Option I (Innovative Wastewater Technologies)?
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A building that reduces the use of municipally provided water for building sewage conveyance by a minimum of 50% OR treats 100% of wastewater on-site to tertiary standards.
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What is the Submittal Documentation for SS C1 Option I (Innovative Wastewater Technologies)?
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Declare that water for building sewage conveyance will be reduced by at least 50%. Include spreadsheet calculation and a narrative demonstrating the measures used to reduce wastewater by at least 50% from baseline conditions OR declare that 100% of wastewater will be treated to tertiary standards on-site. Include narrative describing on-site wastewater treatment system.
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How many credits may be earned for SS C1 Option J (Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction)?
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1/2
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option J (Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction)?
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Maximize water efficiency within buildings to reduce the burden on municipal water supply and wastewater systems.
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What are the requirements for SS C1 Option J (Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction)?
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A building that meets the 20% reduction in water use requirement for the entire building and has an on-going plan to require future occupants to comply.
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What are the submittal documentations for SS C1 Option J (Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction)?
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Declare that the project uses 20% less water than the baseline fixture performance requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Provide the spreadsheet calculation demonstrating that water consuming fixtures specified for the state occupancy and use of the building reduce occupancy-based potable water consumption by 20% compared to baseline conditions.
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What are the referenced standards for SS C1 Option J (Water Use Reduction, 20% Reduction)?
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The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992.
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How many credits may be earned for SS C1 Option K (On-Site Renewable Energy)?
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1 point (1/2 point is awarded for 5% renewal energy use and an additional half point for option K may be earned by demonstrating exemplary performance of 10%)
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option K (On-Site Renewable Energy)?
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Encourage and recognize increasing levels of on-site renewable energy self-supply in order to reduce environmental impacts with fossil fuel energy use.
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What are the Requirements of SS C1 Option K (On-Site Renewable Energy)?
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A building which supplies at least 5% of the building's total energy use (expressed as a fraction of annual energy cost) through the use of on-site renewable energy system(s).
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What are the referenced standards for SS C1 Option K (On-Site Renewable Energy)?
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ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1999: Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential.
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How many points may be earned for SS C1 Option L (Other Quantifiable Environmental Performance)?
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Up to 3 Points
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What is the intent of SS C1 Option L (Other Quantifiable Environmental Performance)?
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To recognize and encourage environmental stewardship beyond the requisite LEED for CI standards.
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What are the requirements for SS C1 Option L (Other Quantifiable Environmental Performance)?
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A building that has in place at time of submittal other quantifiable environmental performance characteristics, for which the requirements may be found in other LEED Rating Systems.
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What is the Submittal Documentation for SS C1 Option L (Other Quantifiable Environmental Performance)?
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Declare compliance with each claimed requirement based on the applicable standards as defined in applicable LEED Green Building Rating System OR declare exemplary performance has been achieved for a LEED for CI SS Credit 1 Option.
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How many points may be earned for SS C2 Development Density and Community Connectivity?
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1
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What is the intent of SS C2 Development Density and Community Connectivity?
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Channel development to urban areas with existing infrastructure, protect greenfields, and preserve habitat and natural resources.
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What are the requirements for SS C2 Development Density and Community Connectivity?
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Select space within a building that is located in an established, walkable community with a minimum density of 60,000 sf/acre net (two-story downtown development) OR Select space in a building that is located within 1/2 mile of a residential zone or neighborhood (with an average density of 10 units/acre net) AND The building has pedestrian access to at least 10 of the requisite basic services with 1/2 mile.
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What is the submittal documentation for SS C2 Development Density and Community Connectivity?
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Declare that the project met the credit requirement. Provide density calculations for the building and surrounding area with an area plan, highlighting the building location OR provide an area plan highlighting the building location, the residential zone or neighborhood, and 10 or more basic services located within 1/2 mile of the project space (inclusive of the building selected).
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How many points may be earned for SS C 3.1 Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access?
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1
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What is the intent of SS C3.1 Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation and Access?
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Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.
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What are the requirements of SS C3.1 Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation and Access?
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Select tenant space in a building within 1/2 mile of commuter rail, light rail, or subway station OR 1/4 mile of two or more public or campus bus lines usable by tenant occupants.
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What is the submittal documentation for SS C3.1 Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation and Access?
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Declare that the building in which the project is located is located within required proximity to mass transit. Provide an area drawing or transit map highlighting the building location, the fixed rail stations and bus lines, and indicate the distances between them. Include a scale bar for distance measurements.
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What are potential strategies for compliance with SS C3.1 Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation and Access?
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Perform a transportation survey of potential tenant occupants to identify transportation needs. Choose a building near mass transit.
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How many points may be earned for SS C 3.2 Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms?
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1
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What is the intent of SS C 3.2 Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms?
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Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.
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What are the requirements for SS C 3.2 Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms?
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Provide secure bicycle storage, with convenient shower/changing facilities (within 200 yards of the building) for 5% of tenant occupants.
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What is the submittal documentation for SS C 3.2 Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms?
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Declare the distance to the cycle storage and showers from the building entrance, show the number of regular tenant occupants and demonstrate that 5% or more of occupants have provision.
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How many points may be earned for SS C 3.3 Alternative Transportation: Parking Availability?
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1
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What is the intent of SS C 3.3 Alternative Transportation: Parking Availability?
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Reduce pollution and land development impacts from SINGLE OCCUPANCY vehicle use.
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What are the requirements for SS C 3.3 Alternative Transportation: Parking Availability?
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Comply with one of the following:
Case A- For projects occupying less than 75% of gross building square footage: Parking spaces provided to tenant shall not exceed minimum number required by local zoning regulations AND Priority parking for car-pools or van-pools will be provided for 5% or more of tenant occupants. OR No parking will be provided or subsidized for tenant occupants. CASE B- For projects occupying 75% or over of gross building square footage: Parking capacity of the building will not exceed minimum local zoning requirements AND priority parking for car-pools and van-pools will be provided capable of serving 5% of the building occupants OR No new parking will be added for rehabilitation projects AND Preferred parking for car-pools or van pools will be provided capable of serving 5% of the building occupants. |
This is broken down between projects occupying less than 75% of building s/f and those occupying more.
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What is the submittal documentation for SS C 3.3 Alternative Transportation: Parking Availability?
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State any relevant section of the local zoning regulation defining parking requirements for tenant's occupancy group and zone and priority parking accommodations. Show the section of tenants lease that indicates parking guarantees and preferred parking accommodations.
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